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How to create a multi-column, widgitized footer for Wordpress
by Megan McDermott, 13 June 2009 - 7:14pm
Multi-column footers are a big trend in web design these days. It's a great way to provide more information and links to visitors without cluttering up the top part of your layout. On content pages, this information appears just when the user has finished reading your article, leading them to find more great content on your site and other ways to interact. This article will show you how to make a 3- 4- or more-column, widgitized footer in Wordpress.
Using Grids in Web Design
by Megan McDermott, 28 April 2009 - 1:38am
Using a grid to define your page layout results in a more attractive, logical layout. A grid is simply a regular series of lines and boxes that define sections of a page. A solid structure makes layout decisions easier and helps create a pleasing layout.
How to Choose a Great Colour Scheme for Your Site
by Megan McDermott, 8 September 2008 - 1:52am
One of the most important parts of the initial design process is the choice of colour scheme. If your client or topic of interest already has a set of preferred colours, your choice is easy. However, there are many occasions where the choice is entirely up to you. For many people, deciding on the colours can be a difficult task. Armed with a little colour theory, some great online tools, and your own design sense, you can create attractive and unique colour schemes for your website designs. This article will show you how.
How to Design Graphic Mock-ups
by Megan McDermott, 1 June 2008 - 10:22pm
A typical stage in the web design process for most professionals is the creation of a graphic mock-up. A graphic mock-up or proof allows you to focus on the overall design rather than the logistics of creating the design using CSS. This article will outline the process of creating a graphic mock-up and include several examples for download.
Complete Guide to Pre-Installed Fonts in Linux, Mac, and Windows
by Megan McDermott, 10 November 2007 - 4:48pm
Web designers often feel that they are restricted to a basic set of core web fonts. This small set of fonts has been widely distributed and most designers stick to them, just to be on the safe side. However, when you look at the fonts available on the three most widely used operating systems, you can see that this really isn't necessary.
7 Simple Rules for Formatting Text on the Web
by Megan McDermott, 28 February 2007 - 7:35pm
There are many things to keep in mind when formatting the text on your web site. This article will introduce you to some basic terms and techniques and then outline 7 simple rules that will help you make the most of the text on your site.
Overview of the Basic Web Design Series
by Megan McDermott, 16 December 2006 - 9:48pm
Basic web design is a series of articles meant to help beginning web designers to learn better web design skills.
Planning your Site
by Megan McDermott, 16 December 2006 - 6:47pm
Before you begin designing your web site there are a few things to think about. It is important to know ahead of time what you want your web site to accomplish and how you are going to do that. So, get out your word processor or an old fashioned paper and pen and answer these questions:
Analyse
by Megan McDermott, 16 December 2006 - 6:45pm
This section is about analysing your site needs before you start designing
Beginning Web Design
by Megan McDermott, 16 December 2006 - 6:42pm
Beginning Web Design is a series of articles for new web designers. For more information on this series, check out the Overview of the Beginning Web Design Series article.
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